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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3015 days ago

Woohoo, it's furry Friday!

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Happy Friday everyone!
Here's a pic of Briar's pup celebrating the end of the week.
We'd love to see photos of what your animals get up to on the weekend!

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3005 days ago

Survivors pose up to highlight signs of breast cancer in classical Rubens and Rembrandt paintings

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

"You're too young for breast cancer, it's probably nothing to worry about," a doctor told Anete Smith 15 years ago.
She was in her 30s and had recently emigrated to New Zealand from the United Kingdom.
The Aucklander had spent the previous two weeks working up the courage to… View more
"You're too young for breast cancer, it's probably nothing to worry about," a doctor told Anete Smith 15 years ago.
She was in her 30s and had recently emigrated to New Zealand from the United Kingdom.
The Aucklander had spent the previous two weeks working up the courage to get a lump on her ...

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3006 days ago

The countdown is on to our 125th Jubilee Show!

Waikato A&P Association

Hi Neighbours, the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show is on 27th - 29th October. Mark the date in your diary now and visit our NEW LOOK WEBSITE!

Here's what you need to know for your Waikato A&P Show entries.

- Late entries will be received to 9th October with a late fee, and … View more
Hi Neighbours, the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show is on 27th - 29th October. Mark the date in your diary now and visit our NEW LOOK WEBSITE!

Here's what you need to know for your Waikato A&P Show entries.

- Late entries will be received to 9th October with a late fee, and no guarantee of your name in the catalogue.

- Beef, Dairy Cattle and Alpacas need TB Certificates. Rams need Brucellosis Certificates. It's compulsory.

- Equestrian: Original Height Certificates are required for the ring only, not with entries.

- All sections: Confirmation forms for the ring are being sent out soon with Gate / Exhibitors Passes.

- Trade site applications are still being received but need to be paid on application. All current trade stall holders - your invoices are now due in full.

- SCHOOLS: Register now for the farm trail so kids can receive their booklets.

- COMPETITION: Cow Colouring Competition - print your entry form here. Prizes to be won. Watch the local papers also.

- COMPETITION: Snapshot Camera Photographic Competition is open to all ages - download your entry form here. Cash prizes.

- Sponsorships are due in now, especially images for the catalogue if applicable. Email to: accounts@waikatoaandp.co.nz or info@waikatoaandp.co.nz
Enter here!

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3006 days ago

High teas and gift shopping at Pat's Craft Shed

Sue (Susan) Middleton from Music Moves Me Trust

This Christmas help us put Music Therapists into Dementia Units - Buy your presents at: Pat's Craft Shed and have
a great morning/afternoon out in Hamilton
Cup of tea/coffee and scone $5
Or
High Tea, $15 head, limit 10
Plenty of time to shop in the warm craft shed which has lots of … View more
This Christmas help us put Music Therapists into Dementia Units - Buy your presents at: Pat's Craft Shed and have
a great morning/afternoon out in Hamilton
Cup of tea/coffee and scone $5
Or
High Tea, $15 head, limit 10
Plenty of time to shop in the warm craft shed which has lots of seating and buy handmade gifts for your family & friends
Open by appointment only.
Book by ringing Pat on 0276330818 Dinsdale
Support Music Moves Me Trust

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3006 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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3006 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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3008 days ago

Intermittent issue with some AT HOP top-ups

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

We’ve been experiencing isolated technical issues with some AT HOP credit and debit card online top-ups. If you have any concerns, please call our AT HOP team on 09 366 4467. More info here: at.govt.nz...

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3008 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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3009 days ago

Whitianga and Thames in Top Fifteen in NZ for Risk of Sea Level Rise

Denis from Thames

A NIWA report has counted the number of buildings in the lowest lying parts of New Zealand's coastline and assessed their replacement value.
On both building count and replacement value Thames is the 8th most at risk city or town in the whole of New Zealand. This ranking applies to the lowest… View more
A NIWA report has counted the number of buildings in the lowest lying parts of New Zealand's coastline and assessed their replacement value.
On both building count and replacement value Thames is the 8th most at risk city or town in the whole of New Zealand. This ranking applies to the lowest lying zone up to 0.5 m above sea level through to the 1.5 m level. Ngatea is ranked 13th most at risk, and Whitianga is ranked 14th.
There is still some time for our towns to face this challenge, but the worst approach would be to pretend that sea level rise is someone else’s problem and fail to face up to and plan for what is coming. Make sure you get along to the Council coastal workshops in October and have your say.
teggtalk.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/thames-in-top-ten-in-nz-for-risk-of-sea-level-rise/

3009 days ago

Ticket giveaway!

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Here's some fantastic news for a Thursday!
We have two double passes to give away to Bach Musica NZ's Dvorak and Schubert!
The concert is on October 8 at the Auckland Town Hall, 5-7pm.

Simply email Briar, briar.hubbard@fairfaxmedia.com with who you would like to take to the concert,… View more
Here's some fantastic news for a Thursday!
We have two double passes to give away to Bach Musica NZ's Dvorak and Schubert!
The concert is on October 8 at the Auckland Town Hall, 5-7pm.

Simply email Briar, briar.hubbard@fairfaxmedia.com with who you would like to take to the concert, to go in the draw to win!
Entries close Tuesday October 3.

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3011 days ago

Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards

Trinity Network Real Estate

We are in the finalists in the above Awards - Category - Emerging Business. Finals at Puka Park Thursday 28th September 2017!www.haurakicoromandelbusinessawards.co.nz...

3010 days ago

Looking for volunteers in the Hauraki area...

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you are in the Hauraki area and can spare some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you can help, please check out the available positions on our website!! www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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3010 days ago

Onewhero Area School ready to do battle on the basketball court

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

They have just half a court to practise on, but that hasn't stopped Onewhero Area School making it to the national secondary schools basketball competition, the Schick Premierships.
The tournament will take place next week in Palmerston North, and Onewhero will take 11 players to the … View more
They have just half a court to practise on, but that hasn't stopped Onewhero Area School making it to the national secondary schools basketball competition, the Schick Premierships.
The tournament will take place next week in Palmerston North, and Onewhero will take 11 players to the event. The ...

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3010 days ago

Pay by plate parking

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

With our new pay by plate technology, if you need a receipt, you can have one emailed straight to you.

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